The ITP 589 tires are just great in mud and snow and notso bad on the dirt. I have used other tires from another companybefore and they would say theirs are the best for snow -but here in Alaska we have ice and snow. Most tires slip andwon't hold on when you need them to. The ITP 589 seemto be softer - the rubber is better than other tires even -though they last longer than others yet on ice and snowthey seem to work better - NOW in the mud and I meanMUD we call this BOGS - pure GOO! These 589s arejust the BEST. The cost of the tire can be hard whenyour on a fixed income but you get what you pay for - At least I think so.